I have wanted to knit my daughter a dress for a while, and based this dress of a commercially made item that is now in its second year of use due to the clever straps - crisscrossed the first year with a longer skirt and now straight in the second year with a shorter skirt. I wanted to design something that was lightweight, airy, cute, but completely wearable - for more than one year, hence The Two Summer Sundress.

The best part? Start to finish, it only took me about three hours. I am not a big-time sewing gal either. I honestly think that this could be done without a machine (although the machine would make it easier).

Update 10/21/10There are two ways to use this free pattern, for personal use or for seller’s use.

If you use the personal pattern, you may only knit from the pattern for yourself or for gift giving.

If you buy the seller pattern, it allows you to sell an unlimited number of finished products. This is lifetime license with no sample knitting required. I ask that credit be given and that you provide a link from your listings to my etsy, HC and Ravelry pattern store. I will provide you with the links and exact wording. Additionally, I will link to your shop information from my stores – perhaps you’ll get some extra business!

If you would like to purchase the seller pattern, please contact me for an invoice or visit Natalie Larson Designs.